Ottawa vs. Kansas Wesleyan — Quick Hits / Match Notes

Game Comparison
    Record: Ottawa 27-14 (15-5 KCAC) vs. KWU 17-18 (12-10 KCAC)

Offensive Production
    Ottawa: .324 AVG / .503 SLG / 233 runs | Top 10 nationally in extra-base hits
    KWU: .311 AVG / .438 SLG / 170 runs

Pitching & Defense
    Ottawa: 2.54 ERA / .265 opponent AVG
    KWU: 3.65 ERA / .298 opponent AVG

Series Information: Kansas Wesleyan University leads the series with Ottawa University, 41-37. OU has won 12 straight games against the Coyotes, taking the series last season 5-1 in game one and 2-1 in eight innings in game two at Alumni Park. The Braves have won five straight series against the Coyotes. The last time Ottawa lost to KWU was on April 20, 2019 in Salina, 8-7. The Braves have won seven straight against Kansas Wesleyan in Salina. 

Ottawa Braves Breakdown

At the Plate
    Team batting average of .324 with 360 hits and 133 extra-base hits
    Speed + power combo (61 stolen bases, 27 triples — national leader).

Key Bats
    Emma Melvin: .449 AVG, 53 hits
    Abby Bellamy: .388 AVG, 6 HR, 54 hits
    Brookelynn Becker: .363 AVG, 40 runs, 32 RBI

Pitching Staff
    Lanie Becker: 13-6, 2.12 ERA 
    Cesara Roque: 2.28 ERA, 5-1 record
    Staff ERA of 2.54

X-Factor
    Ability to generate extra-base hits and apply pressure on the bases.

Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Breakdown

At the Plate
    Team hitting .311 with 307 hits

Key Bats
    Elli Han: .447 AVG, 34 hits in 28 games
    Brooklyn Lange: .407 AVG, 50 hits, 41 runs
    Keira Hammen: .357 AVG, 6 HR, 36 RBI

Pitching Staff
    Addie Herrera: 7-2, 3.00 ERA
    Alli Mickelsen: 8-9, 3.57 ERA
    Team ERA 3.65

X-Factor
    Top-of-the-lineup consistency; can create offense without relying on power.

Individual Player Spotlight
    Ottawa – Abby Bellamy
    .388 AVG, 54 hits, 6 HR, 26 RBI

    Kansas Wesleyan – Brooklyn Lange
    .407 AVG, 50 hits, 41 runs scored